You will be met by one of our representative Adventure Trans Himalayan Treks & Expeditions and transferred to Hotel. Remainder of the afternoon or at free. A pre-trip briefing will be given around 5pm where arrangements will be made for the distribution of your kit bag, sleeping bag and down jacket. This evening we will head out for dinner hosted by ATH and this is a great opportunity to get acquainted with other participants. Overnight: Hotel

Meals: B

Depending on the season, you will either have a free day to explore Kathmandu's bustling streets and significant landmarks or embark on a bus ride to Ramechap, a small town that operates flights to Lukla, the gate way trekking in the Everest region. Overnight: Hotel or Lodge *NB: Domestic flights to/from Lukla may operate from Manthali Airport, Ramechap during spring and autumn trekking seasons (March to May and October to December). This is determined by the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal and dates are subject to change. Your leader/Guide will let you on flight arrangements locally.

Meals: B

We have an early start with a short flight to Lukla. The Tenzing-Hillary Airport, which was established by Sir Edmund Hillary to help access the Mt. Everest region and the Sherpa people. It is a nice picturesque flight with marvelous views of the Eastern Himalaya. Once you at Lukla we are immediately presented with views of huge peaks surrounding the village, offering a glimpse of what is to come. Our local teams assembles and we head downhill towards to Chhoplung, often we pass groups of Dzopko and Donkeys carrying trading goods and trekking gears along the trail, Walking through pine forest and cleared areas reveal terraced fields and a variety. A dzopko is a yak and cow crossbreed while a yak is a full-blood long haired male, more commonly found at higher altitudes. Spectacular mountain peaks unfold above us and seem to hover above the tree-line as they rise above the deep river valley. Shortly after leaving Chhoplung village we cross the Kusum Khola, (the Dhado kosi) a tributary stream to the Dudh Kosi, and the peak of Kusum Kangru (6369 m) can be seen to the East, at the head of the valley. Further along the trail, across the valley to the North-West, Nupla (5885 m) and Kongde Ri (6093 m) rise above the forested ridges. The broad and well-marked trail meanders around fields of potatoes and buck-wheat, passing through villages and rows of dahlia trees, passing Ghat village. We will see our first Mani walls today. These stone structures are a compilation of many stone slabs, each with the inscription "Om Mani Padme Hum" which translates to "Hail to the jewel in the lotus", and is mantra (chant) venerated by Buddhists. Buddhists will walk Clockwise to the left of these Mani Walls and chortens, but you may notice that people of the lowlands who have no knowledge of Buddhism do not follow this practice. Overnight: Phagding one of the good lodge.

Meals:  BLD

Today immediately we cross the thundering glacial river, named "Dudh Kosi” (the milky river) because of its colour. Ascend through pine forests, visit the Remijung monastery one of the three original monasteries of Khumbu, Thame, Pangboche and Remijung “Pema chhuling” Monastery. After completion of visit the monastery descend to re-join the main trail at Tokyok and continue to Chhumoa. Spectacular The allure of the mountains is hard to resist, but we must be patient, as it is very important to acclimatise slowly and thereby fully appreciate our time at higher altitude. Today's walk is not a long one, and you will be eager to press on. Slow down, and enjoy the journey. Overnight: Lodge 

Meals: BLD

This morning we cross and re-cross the Dudh Kosi again. Pass through the gates of the Sagamartha National Park. The establishment of this national park is a significant attempt to stem the use of fire-wood in the area, and our camping trek groups use only kerosene fuels for cooking, a philosophy we follow everywhere in Nepal, whether we are in a national park or not. Tea-houses and lodges are encouraged to use kerosene, yak dung or electricity but unfortunately households are still continue to use mostly fire-wood for cooking, heating and for hot water for trekker's showers. This practice continues to deplete the forests. We follow the river course to the confluence of the Dudh Kosi and the Bhote Kosi till “Larcha Dovan” and cross a spectacular high bridge before commencing our ascent to the Namche Bazaar, the capital of Sherpa’s” It is a tough climb as the trail passes through pine forest to a vantage point that provides first view of Mt Everest. The trail continues to climb and meander to Namche Bazaar and the sight of this prosperous village spread within a horse-shoe shaped valley opposite the beautiful peak of Kongde Ri is worth every step. After lunch you may wish to peruse the Tibetan or the Sherpa shops in search of a bargain. Overnight: Lodge 

Meals:  BLD

Our trek will start with an incline to Syangboche airstrip and along the ridgeline towards Everest View Hotel or to Khunde Hospital. We are welcomed with magnificent views of the surrounding mountains including Everest, Lhotse, Thamserku, Khangtega, Ama Dablam and many more. After a quick break, we continue towards Khumjung and visit Sir Edmond Hillary’s famous “Schoolhouse in the clouds.”This school was the first in the entire Khumbu region being built in 1961 with the help of the Sir Edmund Hillary and the Himalayan Trust. The school originally opened with only two classrooms but has since expanded to cater for over 350 students. We descend and follow the trail for approx 25 minutes to Kyangjuma. For those who are feeling the early effects of altitude can opt for a shorter acclimatization walk of around 2 hours

directly from Namche to Kyangjuma. Overnight: Lodge 

Meals:  B,L,D

The walk to Pangboche is one of the most spectacular trekking days in this trip. The trail starts with a gradual descent through rhododendron and pine forests as we approach a suspension bridge to cross the Dudh Kosi “Fungi Thanga” We start our climb through pine forests to the top of a long ridge which flows from the summit of Kantega. If we are lucky, we may come across local wildlife including the Himalayan Thar, Musked Deer and bird life the vibrant Danphe Pheasant, the national bird of Nepal. A traditional gateway and chorten welcomes to Thyangboche. From the steps of the Monastery we will be rewarded to a clear view of Everest between Nuptse and Lhotse as well as Peak 38, Shartse and Ama Dablam. Thyangboche is considered the spiritual heart of the Khumbu Valley and the monastery was re-built with the help of Sir Edmund Hillary after being decimated by a fire in 1989. We continue down hill to Deboche for lunch before making our final push to Pangboche. Overnight: Lodge 

Meals:  B,L,D

We follow the Imja Khola to stunning views of Everest, Lhotse, Kantega, Thamserku, Ama Dablam and Nuptse as we descend into the valley and cross the suspension bridge. As we reach the village of Shomare, we gradually ascend above the tree line where the terrain becomes increasing sparse, barren and dotted with high altitude shrubbery. The views of mountains are spectacular as we reach at Dingboche, situated just beneath the impressive Ama Dablam. Overnight: Lodge 

Meals:  B,L,D

An important acclimatisation/rest day today with the option of hiking high up to the ridge overlooking the Dingbuche village, or perhaps to Firuche visiting Himalayan Rescue first aid post. Views are always spectacular.

Overnight: Lodge

Meal: BLD

Hike up the Imja Khola valley to Chukkung, a small summer settlement at 4730m. The views from Chukkung and further up the valley on the moraines towards Island peak (6189m) is tremendous. The great southern face of Lhotse towers above to the north. From Chukkung, we keep heading up the Imja Khola valley to Island peak base camp. 

Rest and acclimatization day. The day can be used to learn climbing and check all the climbing gears.

Leave early for the summit. Return to high camp and down further to base camp.

Island Peak base camp – Pangboche 3,940m Start heading down to Pangboche. This is 5 hrs walk. 

Pass through the Deboche nunnery which is the oldest nunnery of Nepal established in 1925. Stop here and tour the nunnery. Visit the famous Tengboche monastery too.